Sandburg Media

Francis Effect podcast

Religion EN ↓ 151 episodes

Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.

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#2115 - Recent Verdicts, A Wrap-up on the Bishops' Meeting, and the Omicron Variant 01.12.2021 1:11:18

Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the takeaways from the recent USCCB meeting, the continuing dangers of COVID-19, and the verdicts in recent murder cases in Wisconsin and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2114 - Biden and the Bishops, the Madison Anti-Vax Memo, and Archbishop Gomez 17.11.2021 1:03:35

Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David talk about the Bishops' Conference on the Eucharist, the recent comments by the Archbishop of Los Angeles about social justice, and the policy memo from the Diocese of Madison forbidding parishes to be used as vaccination sites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2113 - COP-26 redux, President Biden meets the Pope, and one step closer to a COVID vaccine for kids 03.11.2021 1:11:50

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the start of COP-26, Joe Biden's audience with Pope Francis, and the slow steps toward approving a COVID vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2112 - Popular Movements, Paternity Leave, and Climate Change 20.10.2021 1:06:14

Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the Pope's recent remarks to the "social poets," as well as the dustup over Pete Buttigieg taking time with his children, and the upcoming Glasgow Summit on climate change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2111 - The Pope's Remarks about EWTN, Religious Liberty Standoffs, and a Pop-Culture Roundup 06.10.2021 1:11:38

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the history and influence of the world's largest Catholic media empire, the recent clashes between Church Militant and the city of Baltimore, and talk about what they've been watching recently Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2110 - Synodality, Deportation of Migrants, and a Report from Rome 22.09.2021 1:11:41

Heidi, Fr. Daniel and David explore the idea of synodality and the upcoming 2023 Synod, and they look at current US policy playing out on our southern border with Haitian migrants, and welcome guest Christopher White to talk about the recent Papal visit to Hungary and Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2109 - Summer Catch-Up, Latin Mass, and Continuing COVID Woes 08.09.2021 1:06:46

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David recap the big changes that happened over the summer, as well as reviewing the fallout from Traditionis Custodes, and the continuing battles over COVID mitigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2108 - The First Hundred Days, Bishops Threaten Biden, and Catholics Leaving the Church 05.05.2021 1:01:42

Heidi, Fr. Daniel and David look at the first hundred days of the Biden presidency, and the reactions from some Catholic quarters, and they also look at factors influencing some Catholics to leave the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2107 - Anti-Trans Legislation, Religious Liberty Cases, and Earth Day 21.04.2021 59:00

Fr. Daniel and David talk about the huge number of anti-Transgender bills introduces in state legislatures, the recent turn in SCOTUS cases involving religious Free Exercise, and the 51st Earth Day celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2106 - The Chauvin Trial, Voter Suppression in Georgia, and the Church after COVID 07.04.2021 1:05:19

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the effects of a recent Georgia law on voting procedures, discuss the first week of the trial of Derek Chauvin, and imagine what the Church might look like after COVID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2105 - The CDF Document, the Atlanta Shootings, and Governor Cuomo 24.03.2021 1:05:30

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the recent document on LGBTQ blessings from the CDF, the domestic terrorism that occurred in Atlanta, and the unfolding situation with the Governor of New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2104 - The Pope in Iraq, COVID Relief, and the Bishops' Vaccine Nonsense 10.03.2021 1:01:08

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the strange path to COVID relief, the conflicting messages of the Bishops regarding vaccines, and the recent Papal visit to Iraq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2103 - Texas Infrastructure, Faith-Based Initiatives, and Fr. Jim McDermott 24.02.2021 1:01:40

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the recent effects of winter storms on Texas, the (re)establishment of the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives, and we welcome guest Fr. Jim McDermott to discuss his recent article on being gay in the priesthood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2102 - Sr. Nathalie Becquart, What We're Watching, and the Season of Lent 10.02.2021 56:14

Heidi, Fr. Dan and David talk about the recent appointment of Sr. Becquart to a significant position, how we are preparing for Lent, and what we're doing these days for distractions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2101 - The Inauguration, Dueling Bishop Declarations, and the 1776 Commission 27.01.2021 1:05:24

Heidi, Fr. Dan, and David explore the subtle Catholicism of the Biden Inauguration, the back-and-forth between Archbishops Gomez and Cupich, and the brief but ominous life of the 1776 Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS - Attack on the Capitol 10.01.2021 29:04

Recorded soon after the events of January 6th, Heidi, Dan, and David process the attack on the Capitol, and some of the dangerous rhetoric (from bishops as well as politicians) that got us here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2016 - COVID-19 Vaccine, Comments by Archbishop Chaput, and the Christmas Season 16.12.2020 1:10:45

Fr. Dan, Heidi and David close out Season 7 with a discussion of the new COVID vaccine, the growing rift among Bishops concerning President-Elect Biden, and the joy of the Christmas season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2015 - The U.S. Bishops Meeting, the Salvadoran Martyrs, and Advent 02.12.2020 1:05:51

Some last minute surprises from the Bishops, a discussion of the grassroots nature of sainthood, and why this year it might be OK to put up your tree as early as you want Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2014 - Election Fallout, The McCarrick Report, and the Promise of a COVID Vaccine 18.11.2020 1:14:38

Heidi, Fr. Dan and David discuss the effects of the President's refusal to concede the election, and the revelations of the McCarrick report. We also dream just a little bit about what life might be like after COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2013 - The 2020 Elections, and the Pope's Remarks on Civil Unions 02.11.2020 1:10:15

Heidi, Fr. Dan and David look back at the road leading to the 2020 elections, and what might lie ahead, and then they look at the recent remarks from Pope Francis about civil unions for LGBTQ persons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2012 - Election Update, Michigan Militias, and Fratelli Tutti 21.10.2020 1:06:38

We're two weeks out from the election - what do we know? Also, we look at a recent foiled plot to kidnap the Michigan governor, and the recent Encyclical from Pope Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2011 - An Open SCOTUS Seat, Trump's Taxes, and Father Flannery 07.10.2020 1:02:49

Fr. Dan, Heidi, and David look at the role of anti-Catholicism in the confirmation battle over Amy Coney Barrett. They explore the impact of the NYT reporting on President Trump's taxes, and they look at the details of the case involving suspended Irish priest Tony Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2010 - Baptism, the Breonna Taylor Settlement, and Mass in Milwaukee 23.09.2020 56:12

Fr. Dan, Heidi, and David explore the theological impact of plural nouns on sacraments, as well as the latest developments in the Breonna Taylor case, and round out the conversation with a look at the recent call for parishioners to return to Mass in Wisconsin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2009 - Political conventions, Catholic politics, and the Season of Creation 09.09.2020 1:10:47

Fr. Dan and David kick off season 7 with a welcome to our new co-host, Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS - The Church and Black Lives Matter 13.08.2020 1:00:51

Fr. Dan and David discuss a recent article by Baltimore Archbishop William Lori in support of Black Lives Matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices